Friday, December 4, 2015

BREAKING FREE (THE OIL BARONS #6) BY ANN JACOBS

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BREAKING FREE (THE OIL BARONS #6) BY ANN JACOBS

SYNOPSIS

Leila al Sinan bears the scars of a war that took her husband and left her desolate and alone. Taking refuge at a prisoner-of-war camp, she finds herself looking to an enemy prisoner to get what pleasure she still can from life. Expecting nothing more than a few stolen moments of sensual comfort, she soon finds herself discovering passion beyond her most wild imaginings, and as the man ignites her body and stirs her heart to new life, Leila is forced to make a decision that may change her life forever.

For eleven years Jamil al Hassan has suffered at the hands of the brutal prison warden and thinks only of survival and eventual escape. When a mysterious cloaked figure enters his cell and straddles his prone figure, whispering a shocking request, he instantly responds to her soft beauty and a pleasure he’s been denied since his captivity began. As their desire and fulfillment grow more intense, Jamil hatches a plan that may save his life—but also force him to betray his honor, and his heart.

Daring to risk all, the two escape into the night for a long and perilous trek that will lead to salvation or certain death. As trust grows between the former enemies, they discover that true love knows no borders, and they must fight to stay alive to find a happiness forged by fire and sealed by passion.

Breaking Free is a look at how something beautiful can come from ugliness. Leila and Jamil have endured their share of pain. Living though a hell that is inhumane and never ending. Scars whether hidden or visible are daily reminders of the torture and grief. I received a copy of Breaking Free in exchange for an honest review. A story of captivity that is courageous and eerie. I like Ann Jacobs stories and her characters, but for me this one was too dark. It's hard to think sexy when you are reading about abuse, neglect and despair.